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That replacement is no longer believed to be Olivier Giroud who is rumoured to be disinterested in a move to Dortmund.

BREAKING: Arsenal close to reaching agreement to sign to striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for club-record fee in region of £60m. Transfer won’t be sanctioned until #BVB have replacement lined up – remains unclear if that will be Olivier Giroud or not #AFC

If Arsenal fans were waiting for the David Ornstein confirmation that a deal is close then they’ve got their wish. The BBC reporter is by far the most reputable Arsenal source in the media and if he’s saying a deal is close then it undoubtedly is. Let’s get this over the line as soon as possible.